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The judgment involves the interpretation of deduction under section 80IA of the Income Tax Act 1961 for a partnership firm engaged in civil constructions, contractors, engineers, and builders. The main issue is whether the firm qualifies as a developer to avail the deduction under section 80IA(4) of the Act. Summary: The assessee, a partnership firm engaged in civil constructions for Indian Railways, claimed a deduction under section 80IA of the Income Tax Act 1961. The Assessing Officer disallowed the claim, stating that the firm, being a contractor, did not qualify as a developer for the deduction. The CIT(A) upheld this decision, considering various case laws and legislative provisions. The firm contended that it satisfied the conditions under section 80IA(4) and should be eligible for the deduction. Upon review, the Tribunal analyzed the statutory provisions of section 80IA, emphasizing the requirement for the assessee to meet all conditions specified under sub-section 4(1)(a), (b), or (c) to claim the deduction. The Tribunal noted that the firm, being a partnership, did not fall within the entities specified in the legislation. Despite the firm's argument citing the definition of "body" from the Law Lexicon, the Tribunal held that the firm's status did not align with the legislative mandate for claiming the deduction under section 80IA(4)(i) of the Act. Regarding the judgments submitted by the firm's representative, the Tribunal found them irrelevant as the firm did not fulfill the conditions outlined in the statutory provision. Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed the firm's appeal, ruling it devoid of merits based on the failure to satisfy the applicability clause of section 80IA(4)(i) of the Act. In conclusion, the Tribunal upheld the Assessing Officer's decision to disallow the deduction claim, emphasizing the necessity for the assessee to meet all statutory conditions to avail of the deduction under section 80IA. The appeal was dismissed on January 15, 2013, in Chennai.
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